Chapter 1

The following hour, Miyazawa woke up. She saw May, who was sleeping by her, and was worried. She then tried to find something in the woods.

"Man, how long was I out?" She thought, "I better find some wood, so we can camp out."

May started to toss and turn and stumble. She woke up to find that Yukino has left. She looked around the woods and tried to find her.

"Oh, poor Yuki," she thought, "I'm lonely without her."

She looked around and saw Miyazawa, frozen in fear, viewing the city, which is colorful and vibrant. May approached her and called to her.

"Where were you, snowgirl?" May griped, but with a smile.

FAQ: Yuki means "snow" in Japanese

She pointed at the view and stuttered, "Something tells me that we're not in Japan anymore."

They viewed the cityscape and were astonished. The city was different than Miyazawa's home.

"Wow! It feels like back home at Petalburg City," May said.

Miyazawa stuttered, "How the hell did we get here? I was happy back home in Kawasaki! But this isn't home!"

May sighed, "I know. But I want to travel around this city! That's what I do!"

Miyazawa groaned, "This is ridiculous. I'm stuck in a town I don't know, and I'm stuck with a prissy little cherry girl."

May ran off, but Miyazawa grabbed her arm.

"You cannot! It's late, alright!" She shouted, "We have to make camp, until the day. It's 5pm, it's almost dusk, and we need to stay for the night."

"Great!" May said cheerfully, "We'll find a hotel out there! Come on, let's g-!"

Miyazawa smacked her in the gut, knocking her out cold.

"I SAID, NO! WE'RE CAMPING AND THAT'S FINAL!"

She carried her, over her shoulder, and went to the woods.

However, they were being watched. From inside the bushes, there were two people. One of them is female and has long blond hair; the other is male and has very short cyan hair.

"Who's she?" The woman asked.

"Beats me, but I think the one in the bandana is one of the twerps that Jessie and James met," the man replied.

Believe it or not, it was Cassidy and Butch of Team Rocket… the, uh, somewhat successful members.

"No doubt about it. It's her," Cassidy said, referring to May, "I wonder why she's with a young woman?"

Butch replied, "You got me. She's not a Pokémon trainer, that's for sure. So, she's nothing."

Cassidy then stated that they should keep an eye on them. If Miyazawa happened to have something in her, they're bound to observe them.

"All right, Biff," Cassidy remarked, "We'll pitch camp and plot in the morning."

"It's Butch!" He screamed.

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That night, Miyazawa and May were camping at night. May was by a tree, writing a note:

Dear Max,
I'm having fun in my travels. How about you?
In any case, I'm going to be very late, before I come home. For some reason, I ran into a young woman and suddenly became friends. She has no Pokémon, but she has a Mean Look, just like a Dusclops. I'll introduce you to her, someday.
Tell mom and dad that I miss them so, and I'll be home… if I can.
From May

"Good! Now… now I need to send it," she thought.

She walked to the campfire and sat by Miyazawa. She hugged her and was happy.

"Will you please not do that?" She muttered.

May giggled, "I'm sorry. I know you and I are not at home, but at least we'd get the chance to chat."

Miyazawa sighed, "May, I understand that you wanted to be friendly with me, but… but this world is dangerous. I suggest that you should stay in your tent. I'll stand guard and see if any wild animals can get to you."

"OH! Let me! If any wild Pokémon, I'll battle them!"

"Numbskull! How can there be any Pokémon in the woods?"

May then noticed a star fluttering in the black sky. She prayed and made her wish.

"What are you doing?" Miyazawa asked.

May whispered, "I wish, for once, that Team Rocket would not interfere in this friendly bond. I wish that they'd get a headache or something… anything!"

Miyazawa was confused, but she understood what May said.

"May, who's Team Rocket?"

May replied, "Only the most feared and dangerous group in the Pokémon world. They're thieves and bandits that steal Pokémon, only for profit. But, there are three who'd always fail."

Miyazawa snuffed, "HA! Epic fail! Who do they look like?"

May then told her about Jessie, James, and Meowth; the same Team Rocket that constantly appears by May and her friends, during her time with Ash. Miyazawa giggled, hearing that they're nothing but losers.

"I sure would like to meet them, one day," she sighed.

May was giggling, "Well, they wouldn't be here. But keep an eye out… they're everywhere. They're masters of disguise."

Miyazawa huffed, "Don't be so paranoid… if I meet those three stooges, they'd be sorry. I'll give them the Miyazawa pride."

May was astonished, despite the fact that she didn't know what she meant… almost.

"Okay, you're in charge, Miss Capi-tan!" She saluted, as she went to her tent.

"Just get to sleep, May," Miyazawa called out, "I'll keep an eye out for anybody. Besides, it's dangerous here, and you're very fragile to be hurt. Also, a headache cannot stop those Rocket losers. In any case, one should watch over, in case of damage-inducing disasters. We should take turns standing guard; maybe we can find someone to rescue us, in this backwards city, despite the fact that it's been one day and night, each."

May then popped her head out and asked, "Okay. But you will signal me, when it's my turn to watch, right?"

Miyazawa waved her hand at her and said, "Yeah, yeah, good night."

One hour later, Miyazawa felt very disturbed by the fire.

"This May has been on my nerves lately," she thought, "I wonder… is she somewhat of a special little girl? Maybe…"

Just then, another shooting star appeared.

"Huh? Another one?" She cried, "How many stars that can do that?"

She prayed and wished:

"I wish I was home again. I wish that May wouldn't act like such a wuss. I wish she would just fight for herself, and not her Pokémon. OH! And I wish that I could meet Team Rocket in person, so I can show them how much they can lose…"

The star started to disappear, as Miyazawa smiled.

"Maybe," she said, "Maybe we can quickly leave this world… the sooner, the better."

Miyazawa went in the tent, as the star returned, all agitated.

"Stupid Miyazawa!" The star cried out, "I'm a wishing star, not a miracle worker!"

The star flew downward.

Meanwhile, Cassidy and Butch were waiting behind the bushes, hoping that they'd strike.

"Okay, Botch, uh, Butch," she whispered, "One of Jessie's rivals is in there. We dive in and steal her Pokémon."

"And won't Profressor Nango be happy for us."

BZZZ!

Butch answered the walkie-talkie, "Hello?"

A voice cried out, "IT'S NANBA!"

The walkie-talkie was turned off. They went closer, hoping they'd grab May's Pokémon.

"Say, what about that other woman?" Butch asked.

Cassidy responded, "Leave her. I grew tired of waiting. They did plan to camp for the night. Let's hope we'd get to them, before they wake up."

Butch grinned evilly, "Fools… we'll have that brat's number before you know it."

Cassidy chuckled, "We are Team Rocket, Bill!"

Butch then screamed, "IT'S BUTCH! MY NAME'S NOT BI-!"

WHAM!

A star landed on Butch's head. You're probably wondering why May wished Team Rocket to get a headache. Sadly… she never said which Team Rocket.

Cassidy sighed, "Pfft! Bitch…"

Butch groaned, "It's… Butch…"

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The next morning, a Team Rocket operative appeared beside Miyazawa and May's camp, delivering a message to them:

"We regret to inform you that Team Rocket's Cassidy and Biff were going to appear and take your Pokémon. However, they have aborted their operation, because Biff had a headache."

"WHAT?" Both girls cried.

May said in shock, "My wish came true?"

The grunt left, and said sarcastically, "Yeah, yeah… good one, Jirachi!"

Miyazawa was puzzled. She turned to May and asked, "Uh, May… who's Biff and Cassidy?"

"Nobody…" May muttered, "Just losers…"

"Yeah, but he said that they represent Team Roc-."

"THEY'RE NOBODY! GOD!"

May huffed off, as Miyazawa followed. They continued to walk, as she asked May, "So, you do this, all the time?"

"Yes. It's good exercise," May responded, "Of course, I had a bike, but it was destroyed by a Pikachu. Of course, I didn't mind. With the money I make, off of Contest endorsements, I could go for a bitching ten-speed."

Miyazawa sighed, "I'm sure you would…"

She then inquired, "Uh, May, how long are we heading into town?"

May replied, "There's a nice school building I saw from far away. We should stop by there, this afternoon. Right now, I'm in the mood for some ramen, soba, udon, oh… I am so hungry!"

Miyazawa then said, as her stomach growled, "Geez… might as well, since you have those stupid candies with you."

"Sorry, but Poké Blocks is only for Pokémon!"

"Sorry I asked."

She then pointed east and said, "If we hurry, we'll make it to a small noodle shack, down the road. It's closer."

May cheered, "SWEET!"

She ran off, as Miyazawa chased after her. Miyazawa could only walk slowly, since she hasn't eaten since last night.

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At the ramen shop, Miyazawa and May shared a large bowl of soba. May then asked Miyazawa, "Say, Miss Miyazawa, do you like noodles?"

Miyazawa answered, "Pfft… noodles are somewhat tasty, but mostly to poor people. I can tell, since I once bought a 24-pack of ramen noodles. I thought maybe I'd buy some for the month."

May responded, "Oh. I guess it was right. Back then, we'd usually buy ramen for a year, since father is a popular celebrity. Mom usually cooks."

"Hmph! Bourgeois rich child…"

"Aw, don't be mean to me."

"In any case, when we fill our appetites, we should head to that huge building downtown."

"You mean that school building?"

"Yes, I do. In fact, maybe we'll need to have you studying for a pop quiz."

May dropped her fork and was agitated. She then growled, "Never ask me for a godforsaken POP QUIZ! I hate them all!"

"You could've at least said "Goddamn". I'm okay with it. Oh, wait, I forgot that she's a kid." Miyazawa thought aloud.

May got up and left. Miyazawa was stunned, as she was left behind.

"Crap! Eat & run?" She thought, "How selfish can a child get?"

She paid the bill, as she got up from her seat to go after May.

"MAY! Where are you going?"

May called out, "I felt so energized! I cannot believe that soba made me feel great!"

Miyazawa huffed, as she followed her, "Damn it, May! Stop your running! How can you become so energetic after one bowl of noodles?"

"Miss Miyazawa! I do want to go on adventures, but not while I have an empty stomach! Come on!"

"MAY! Come back!"

May suddenly stopped and started to rattle and clank, like a worn-out doll. She collapsed, with her body very limp. Miyazawa approached her and cradled her in her arms.

"Oh, stupid May. You cannot wear yourself out easily," she whispered, "Poor May. I guess the energy was sapped when you dashed away."

But Miyazawa was wrong… as…

GRRR…

May's stomach was very empty.

"HMPH! Should've known!" Miyazawa griped, "Noodles may be tasty, but it hardly fills your stomach."

She carried her over her shoulders, as she spotted a small ice cream cart. As she went over there, she was followed by a mysterious person that looked like May, but only very darker. Who was she?

To be continued…